Lila Heller

Lila M. Heller, age 85, of Siren passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2015 at Terraceview Living Center in Shell Lake, WI. Lila was born April 30, 1930 in West Newton Township, Minnesota to Edward and Gladys Buse. Lila married Arnold Heller on December 9, 1950 in St. Paul, Minnesota. Lila had a good work ethic, starting at age 12 doing housework and babysitting. She continued to work various jobs while raising her family. She was employed at Gould National Battery Factory in St. Paul, Minnesota for several years. Lila enjoyed gardening, cooking, baking, canning, and playing cards. Lila was preceded in death by her parents; husband Arnold; brothers Myron, Willard and Wayne Buse; sister Darlene Foot and her two grandchildren Janet Heller and Shaun M. Clark. Lila is survived by her children, Ronald (Lori) Heller, Jeanne (Virgil) Irons, Gloria (Andy) Clark, Donald Heller and Lora (Ken) Nispel, Judy (Roger) McKenzie; 25 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, and 3 great-great grandchildren and sister Violet Larson. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Memorial service will be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2015 at 11AM (visitation from 10-11AM) at Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Siren Chapel with Pastor Steve Ward officiating. Interment will follow at Lakeview Cemetery, Siren. Honorary pallbearers are Raymond Heller, Stevie Nispel, Shane Irons, Skylar Nispel, Michael Clark, Travis Heller, and Jason Heller. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Siren. Online Condolences can be made at www.swedberg-taylor.com